UCLA Connects:
Listening Exercise

UCLA College Life Sciences Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the Division of Life Sciences on March 12, 2025 expressed concerns about the financial challenges facing UCLA, particularly the potential reduction in NIH funding. A speaker highlighted the anxiety among junior faculty, especially…

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk listening to a speaker in front of a group. There are wood panelling in the background.

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the Herb Alpert School of Music on March 11, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion centered around several key themes. The potential impact of reduced funding for research institutions, particularly in areas like…

Four men including UCLA Chancellor Julio Frank, sits on stage with blue drapes. They are in front of a large crowd.

ASUCLA, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for Student Affairs, ASUCLA, and Enrollment Management on March 10, 2025 engaged in a discussion about how best to support the student experience at UCLA, recent challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher…

UCLA Chancellor Frenk sitting in front of approximately 25 people in a conference room.

UCLA School of Education & Information Studies Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the School of Education & Information Studies on March 7, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion with Chancellor Frenk about UCLA’s efforts to support lifelong learning, the university’s response to budgetary constraints, and…

UCLA Chancellor Frenk and host sits with about 16 people in a classroom like setting.

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the Fielding School of Public Health on March 7, 2025 expressed gratitude for the chancellor’s leadership and communication style, particularly during challenging times. They voiced concerns about the potential impact of federal funding cuts…

Woman sitting with a microphone in front of a screen projecting Graduate Student Association, March 6th 2025 from 4-5pm.

UCLA Graduate Student Association Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Graduate Student Association (GSA) on March 6, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and concerns for UCLA’s future. Speakers highlighted the need for increased funding for various programs and initiatives, particularly those…

Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications, Mary Osako and Chancellor, Julio Frenk sit on stage in front of an audience. Behind them is a presentation screen with UCLA Connects Listening Exercise displayed.

UCLA Strategic Communications Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for UCLA Strategic Communications — which was held at the office’s annual Bar Raiser Summit and also featured marketing and communications staff from across campus — expressed a range of thoughts about the role of…

Auditorium filled with people with Chancellor Julio Frenk and host in front of screen that reads School of Arts and Architecture.

UCLA School of the Arts & Architecture Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts) on March 3, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and aspirations regarding the future of the arts at UCLA. Some speakers focused on the topic…

UCLA Law backdrops are behind Chancellor Frenk and another speaker. Chancellor Julio Frenk is sitting and listening to an audience member who is standing up.

UCLA Law School Listening Exercise

Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the UCLA School of Law on February 27, 2025 expressed concern about the current political climate and its impact on higher education. One speaker highlighted the role of universities in addressing federal policy…